1964 Press Photo Jousting knights don their armor

Jousting - Down in somerset, getting all togged up: Jousting between knights armed with lances and swords will be seen in Britain again soon after 125 years. Seven top point horsemen will "do battle" at the Elizabethan Monracute House, Yeovil, Somerset on June 27th. It is part of the &2,500 one day sports tournament to be run by the National Trust. Complete with chain mail Armour "Knights" were to be seen in training for the big events yesterday. Photo shows Lieut Michael Goodbody is helped don his Armour by his opponent Lieut Ralph Cowdy for their "battle" as Yeovil yesterday.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 5-20-1964.



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